2009 Kootenay Borscht, Burn and BBQ July 24-26 !!

[bubba zanetti]

Well, it is that time again to contemplate and plan our ...

4th Annual July 24, 25 and 26th...    

Kootenay Borscht, Burn and BBQ !!!!

A big thanks to gordsboyroy for again doing the logo for this year .... Sweet ... er ... Roy !!!    Ya gotta admit, we have the awesomest st.n event logo !!!    T shirts this year ???  

Some pics to bring back fond memories or to tempt the uninitiated...





Where is Castlegar ... right here !!! ???



Castlegar lies at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers beneath the magnificent peaks of the Selkirk and Monashee Mountain ranges, all of which means it is a motorcyclists dream.


My house is just above the tree line at the bottom of the photo.

The Borscht ...



Friday night meet and greet at bubba's house in Castlegar. Sausages, mrs zanetti's world famous potato salad and bevvies await.







The unofficial fuel of the Kootenays and a long guarded recipe handed down from generation to generation. We serve it by the gallon and it is delicious and you will love it !!  

The Burn ...



Saturday morning we ride. Some dual sport or sport riding it is your choice. Route info to follow. But take heed, the Kootenays have some of the best roads in the world and you will enjoy !!!  





Some of Destination Highways descriptions of the roads in the area ...

From Kaslo on the amazingly twisty and newly paved, Highway 31A to New Denver. DH5 Destination Highways says " Up one series of rivers and down another, past the crumbling ghost towns of the Silver Rush, it’s sometimes a tight squeeze through the mountains between New Denver and Kaslo. Demanding? Yes. But if you haven’t ridden this classic, you haven’t ridden B.C."

From New Denver on Highway 6 through Nakusp to Fauqhier across Arrow Lake on the free ferry and then continue on the nearly traffic free Highway 6 all the way to Lumby for lunch. We will return on Highway 6 in the opposite direction all the way to Castlegar. DH2 Destination Highways says "An enormously varied riding experience, it ranges from farmland to wilderness, canyon to mountain summit, and tight narrow twisties to long, leaning sweepers. This road is so quiet, ranchers herd cattle on it. "

Dual Sport Burn ...

The dual sport riding here is amazing ... well ... it is better than that but you will have to come and see for yourself ... and as some of us are back on dirt after many years, we just had to include an off road component for this year. Some friends from DualSport BC will hopefully join us as I will cross post on that forum and extend an ST.n welcome.  http://www.dualsportbc.com/

Tunnels, trestles, rivers, mountain top lookouts all await ...












The BBQ ...

Saturday evening we head out to lizzabet and the alphabetman's splendid cottage on 100's of acres of some of the nicest waterfront in the world, on the shores of pristine Arrow Lake, for the famous Kootenay BBQ and Bonfire Follies !! It would be wonderful if folks who are attending the BBQ could chip in $15 -$20 for goodies on Friday night.
Of course, we will use any leftovers for good Kootenay beer !! - Many thanks.






... there are some amazing sunsets on that lake !!  

Accommodation Information

Hotels and Motels
http://www.castlegar-bc.worldweb.com/WheretoStay/HotelsMotels/

Camping is available about 2 min from my house within easy walking distance.
Pass Creek Regional Park
Castlegar, BC
Phone: (250)304-2062
30 large individual camping sites, firewood, 3 barbeque huts, handicap washrooms, hot showers, sandy beach, creek fed swimming pool, large open fields, soccer field, ball field.
Ideal for group functions.


Free Accommodation ( details to follow )

Last year we had plenty of free accommodation with space at Kootenany's, alpahbetman's cabin and at my house on a first come first served basis ... just need to work out the details. I will post a thread separately later on ...


Sunday morning you are on your own and may be escorted by one of your hosts ....





Attending ...

Zed and KLR Chickie - Calgary Alberta
Lazarus - Kelowna BC
Croak - Vancouver BC
Galo - Purple Cow Washington State
Birdrunner and Colleen - Edmonton Alberta
ToadRide - Victoria BC
nwconk - Seattle Washington
Jkind - Red Deer Alberta
Czechmate - Edmonton Alberta
jsanford - Seattle Washington
auggius - Kaslo BC
Mikebr - 150 Mile House BC
DualSport855 - Calgary Alberta (from DSBC )
Fifth Wave - Vancouver BC
gayto Cobble Hill BC
Lake City Rocket Peachland, BC

Ducatatosh Slocan Valley BC
DantesDame Mountain View California
Bombauer Mountain View California
CDN Victoria BC
NovaDave Edmonton Alberta
Big Block and partner BC
Tick Elkford BC
AHCHIU Seattle Washington
alphabetman Elkford BC
lizzabet Elkford BC
Get Fuzzy Castlegar BC
Kootenanny Krestova BC
bubba zanetti Castlegar BC

Note: This is not a tour but a ride of like minded individuals over tight mountain roads with changes in elevation, weather and road conditions. Wildlife is plentiful, large and stoopid. Riders should be experienced in these type roads and bikes in top condition. We take no responsibility for accident, injury, damage or loss. We do take full responsibility for your fun however, and that ... we guarantee!!  


Please note :

Folks coming from the US - As of June will have to have a passport ...


June 2009 - New Document Requirement for Land and Sea - The documents that will be allowed after this date are Passport, NEXUS
Card and Enhanced Drivers License.  Birth Certificates will no longer be accepted after this date, nor will Drivers' Licenses that have not
been upgraded to the new Enhanced Drivers License.[/size]

Full details here ...
http://www.tourismniagara.com/fileadmin/pdfs/Border_Information/WHTI_At_a_Glance_Tear_Sheet_v1_-_CBP_Jan09.pdf

[KLRchickie]

   We're there!  


Now, we just need a date for this event.

[bubba zanetti]

We do chickie we do  ... and perhaps DD can stickie this for me ???  

Hope other's will post their pics from years past ...

[Mrs. DantesDame]

  ... and perhaps DD can stickie this for me ???  

My pleasure. Wish I could be there for it  

[Lazarus]

I'm definitely in!





Assuming, of course, I get the bike thing sorted out by then.  

[bubba zanetti]

My pleasure. Wish I could be there for it  

Wish ya could too ... thanks.

[Croak]

I'm there, with bells on.

[ZED]

Ahhh.... The first sign of spring.... The KBB thread!  

Here's a Dual-sport teaser from last year's KBB.
Alphadogman on his Frog-Wing All Terrain touring bike and a view from one of the trails.

[bubba zanetti]

Ahhh.... The first sign of spring.... The KBB thread!  

Well, it is February and when I wheeled the KLR out of its den it did not see its shadow !!!  

[greench440]

I know its been said, but kinda hard to plan without a date.  

[bubba zanetti]

I know its been said, but kinda hard to plan without a date.  

Just waiting for the alphabetman to confirm for his cabin ... quite likely looking at July 24, 25 and 26th ... confirmation to follow and will be posted conspicuously in the first post of this thread and title.

[KLRchickie]

Well, it is February and when I wheeled the KLR out of its den it did not see its shadow !!!  

   My XT looked out of the garage on Sunday & said it was WAYYYYYYY too icy to venture down the alley...

*my* KLR is still in pieces...

[Galo]

 

Oh, yeah....si si si!!

This time I'M THERE..eff the winery! And at least three bottles of the best that Purple Cow Vineyards can grow are coming wid me!!

 

[bubba zanetti]

Alphadogman on his Frog-Wing All Terrain touring bike and a view from one of the trails.

Kootenanny on his ATV ...



Sorry G I could not resist  

[alphabet man]

Just waiting for the alphabetman to confirm for his cabin ... quite likely looking at July 24, 25 and 26th ... confirmation to follow and will be posted conspicuously in the first post of this thread and title.

 Oh those dates fit just fine, Lizzbet will confirm them, of course.

[bubba zanetti]

 Oh those dates fit just fine, Lizzbet will confirm them, of course.

We shall await her post or your confirmation then.  

[lizzabet]

We shall await her post or your confirmation then.  

That date sounds great for me!  Will look forward to seeing you all!
Mr. Toadride gets first choice of accomodations at the cabin this year.........his hostess gift was most appreciated last year!

[bubba zanetti]

She has spoken !!

The official date is July 24, 25 and 26, 2009 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KLRchickie]

   It is on our calendar!  In INK!!!

[PJD]

If im not working i might stop by.
If your going to lead them to Kaslo via Nelson then i may tag along. As you will be passing by my house.